1. To accept responsibility in making technical
decisions consistent with the safety, efficiency and dependability of your
network, and to disclose promptly factors that might negatively affect your
network environment.
2. To avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and
to disclose them to affected parties when they do exist.
3. To be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on
available data.
4. To reject bribery in all its forms.
5. To improve the understanding of technology, its appropriate application,
and potential consequences.
6. To maintain and improve our technical competence and to undertake
technological tasks for others only if qualified by training or experience, or
after full disclosure of pertinent limitations.
7. To seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of technical work, to
acknowledge and correct errors, and to credit properly the contribution of
others.
8. To treat fairly all persons regardless of such factors as race,
religion, gender, disability, age, or national origin.
9. To avoid injuring others, their property, reputation, or employment by
false or malicious action.
10. To assist colleagues and co-workers in their professional development
and to support them in following this code of ethics.
